Fabrication Solutions/V-Loc Post Anchoring Systems

NCHRP 350 Crash-tested & Approved V Loc's flush-to-the-ground anchor allows sign posts to breakaway or release cleanly at ground-level, with a 360 degree impact zone. Other mounting supports extend above the ground level and can come in contact with a vehicles tires and/or gas tank upon impact causing roll-overs and explosions. Save lives and reduce your liability by using V Loc® anchoring sockets for safely anchor all of your posts.

Never Replace an Anchor Again!

After a knockdown the socket is re-usable, requiring only the replacement of the locking wedge and post. You save re-installation and money on every knockdown.

Stability

The strong V-Shaped steel fins hold the socket securely in the ground. V-Loc's patented design resists movement, both from wind vibration and in the event of a knockdown.

MUTCD: All Non-Breakaway Sign Supports Shall Be Replaced By January 2013

The FHWA realizes that no agency can inventory, inspect, design and replace non-breakaway sign supports overnight. The easiest way to accomplish this is to begin using breakaway supports when installing new signs or replacing damaged supports. All non-breakaway sign supports within the clear zone of roads pasted at 50 MPH or greater shall be replaced by January 2013. Thus, you can save yourself time and money by using compliant supports NOW for the new installations or replacements.

FHWA policy requires that all highway appurtenances, including sign supports, used on the National Highway System met performance criteria contained in the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 350, Recommended Procedures for the Safety Performance Evaluation of Highway Features. All of TAPCO's Signs Sockets for round, square and u-channel posts are NCHRP 350 Approved breakaway supports.